RANCHI, June 10 -- Hundreds of Jharkhand movement activists staged a demonstration on Wednesday and attempted an indefinite siege near chief minister Hemant Soren's residence, demanding state recognition, jobs, and pensions.

Organised under the banner of the Jharkhand Andolankari Sangharsh Morcha, the intense but peaceful protest culminated in the postponement of a planned indefinite strike following a formal assurance from the state government.

The capital city witnessed a large-scale mobilisation as hundreds of agitators from various districts including Kolhan, Palamu, Hazaribagh, and South Chotanagpur divisions marched towards the high-security zone from Morabadi ground. While many carried traditional items, nearly 5,000 activists wo...